Throughout the centuries, people have been making their own tea using herbs grown in their gardens or collected from the wild. Today, as interest in growing herbs increases, so does the desire to try this age-old tradition. If this is […]
DIY Pergolas for your Backyard
A pergola is referred to as a structure which can be used as marginally better for midday sun and cannot provide shelter from rain or wind. In absence of any roof or walls, a pergola can be defined as an […]
After Effects of Drought
The damage is done. Most parts of Vermont experienced a drier than usual summer this year that affected many perennials, trees, and shrubs. It doesn’t matter how much rain we get now. It may be too late for some plants. […]
Extreme Perennials – Late Season
“Extremeophiles” is a term applied to microorganisms that tolerate some of the harshest conditions on earth. It’s an appropriate name for perennials that tolerate the extreme climate cycles in moisture and temperature that have been common in the north country […]
Extreme Perennials – Early Season
You’ve probably heard the word “extreme” applied to adventure activities, and many products appealing to youth.But I like to think of it as being an appropriate term to use with some perennials, those that tolerate “extreme” conditions in the traditional […]
How to Incorporate Indoor Trees in Your Home Design
With the constant rise of global warming and pollution, the planet is in desperate need of more plants to keep the life on earth going. Plants not only add to the beauty of the place, but they also release more […]
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Botanical Gardens In Europe To Visit
The summer has finally arrived and now is the time to start organizing lovely relaxing weekends away in Europe. If you an avid nature lover then you will want to spend your summer surrounded by some o the most exquisite […]
Top Jobs to do in Your Yard Before Summer Hits
With summer not far away, this is the perfect time to do a variety of jobs around the garden before the heat hits. Invest the time and energy now so your yard will be ready for entertaining and other summer […]
Bloodsuckers in Your Backyard
While you probably don’t need to look out for vampires, there are plenty of other creatures in the world that definitely do exist and definitely do feed on human blood. In fact, there are probably swarms of blood-sucking insects in […]